Scientists at work

Above, East Brunswick High School's Leebyn Chong, 16, makes some last-minute adjustments to his catapult for the "Storm the Castle" portion of the Science Olympiad state finals at Middlesex County College in Edison March 14. At left, East Brunswick High School student Chris Chen, 16, sets up his and Eddie Zhang's entry for the "Tower Building" portion. The high school took second-place in the category, behind West Windsor-Plainsboro. PHOTOSBY CHRIS KELLY staff